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Luke 7:26 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 7:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.”
Luke 7:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:26
Jesus identifies John as prophesied forerunner: 'This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee' (quoting Malachi 3:1). The fulfillment of prophecy authenticates both John and Jesus. Malachi's prophecy, given 400 years earlier, found precise fulfillment in John. The phrase 'before thy face' (Greek 'pro prosopou sou') indicates immediate preceding—John directly heralded Jesus's ministry. 'Prepare thy way' (Greek 'kataskeuasei ten hodon sou') uses construction metaphor—making roads passable by removing obstacles. John's pre...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:26
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“child”
“'From men”
“and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.”
“and said to him”
“and everyone is forcing his way into it.”
“I tell you”